Talking to Animals (Elements of the Extraordinary)

Including true stories, and quizzes to help young readers understand their pets, this guide to animal talk explores how different species, such as dolphins, monkeys, and wolves, communicate with each other and humans. Original.

Gr 4-8-Bailey begins by discussing how dogs communicate, express feelings, and how they use scent to get information. He relates experiences with his dog and incorporates his understanding of how animals behave in the wild. The author also addresses how we can use what we know about animal communication to train these creatures in a nonpunitive manner. Other chapters discuss wolves, cats, horses, dolphins, whales, manatees, chimpanzees, and gorillas. Each section stresses that understanding how animals communicate can make people better pet owners. Each one concludes with a "What Do You Know?" list of facts summarizing the important points made in that chapter. Soft-pencil spot-art drawings illustrate the moods and behaviors of the animals considered in the text. With its conversational tone and personal approach to the topic, this book should appeal to animal lovers.-Sally Bates Goodroe, Harris County Public Library, Houston, TX

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